Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot
A £50 million capital grant opportunity to boost large-scale R&D projects in the UK life sciences sector.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Typically 10-20% of total project costs (projects must exceed £100 million)
- Deadline
- Ongoing scheme
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This £50 million government fund offers capital grants to support large-scale R&D projects in the UK life sciences sector. The grants aim to boost innovation and health resilience, requiring eligible projects to exceed £100 million in total costs. This is specifically for UK-registered, wholly private sector businesses that are product developers, CDMOs, or generics manufacturers.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Typically 10-20% of total project costs (projects must exceed £100 million)
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK-registered, wholly private sector businesses that are product developers, contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), or generics manufacturers.
- Projects must have a total cost of at least £100 million, be located in the UK, be primarily a capital investment, and be a single company investment.
- Applicants need two years of audited accounts or proof of secured funding and a track record in developing/manufacturing medicines or medical devices.
- R&D must focus on Human Medicines, Medical Diagnostics, or MedTech Products.
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